‘Wheel Of Fortune’ Season Premiere Impacted By DirecTV Blackout
Wheel Of Fortune fans have been eagerly awaiting the new season of the game show. Unfortunately, some viewers won’t be able to tune in to the season premiere today. Ongoing negotiations between Disney and DirecTV will impact the broadcast. Keep reading to see other ways you might be able to tune in if you are affected.
DirecTV Subscribers Won’t Be Able To Tune On Monday
Die-hard Wheel Of Fortune fans are upset because not everyone will be able to tune in to the new season tonight. Many people are excited to see Ryan Seacrest step into Pat Sajak’s shoes and usher in a new era of the game show.
However, DirecTV subscribers won’t be able to tune in, leaving many people feeling annoyed and frustrated. Some of them are even making pleas with the new host.
The Wheel Of Fortune Instagram page shared a new photo of Ryan Seacrest and Vanna White. In the picture, they are pointing to a billboard with the new season’s poster on it. The caption read, “TOMORROW is the day we’ve all been waiting for.”
While many people expressed they were excited to tune in, others complained about the fact that they wouldn’t be able to watch.
“So sad I can’t watch you tomorrow. what happened to Direc TV,” one upset fan wrote. “Oh no!! I won’t be able to watch!!! I have been looking forward to this for a year!!! Boo on you DirecTV,” another viewer commented.
One person offered their congratulations, but still wouldn’t be able to tune in. They wrote, “Yay congrats been looking forward to it but sadly can’t watch due to having direct tv.” Yet another person concurred, “I would love to watch a new era, but thanks to Disney and Direct TV we won’t be able to get it. Contract disputes.”
A fourth commenter made a plea with Wheel Of Fortune producers on behalf of her mom. They wrote, “Except no one with DirectTV will be able to watch. Can you make a phone call? Asking on behalf of my 83 year old mother.”
Where Can You Watch Wheel Of Fortune?
These complaints come after DirecTV and Disney could not come to terms on a new contract. Last weekend, several popular channels were blacked out on DirecTV, including ESPN, Disney Challen, FX, ABC, National Geographic, Freeform, and others.
The feud between DirecTV and Disney is reportedly impacting 11 million paid TV subscribers.
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Although many people are disappointed they won’t be able to tune in to Wheel Of Fortune, others are eager to see Ryan Seacrest take a seat at the helm of the game show. “I wonder if Ryan was nervous taping the first show. I’ll be watching,” one person commented. Another chimed in, “I know you’ll be amazing Ryan! Looking forward to seeing you and Vanna working together.”
Wheel Of Fortune Season 42 premieres on Monday, September 9.
If you are impacted by the DirecTV dispute, you may be able to stream Wheel Of Fortune on Sling TV or Philo.
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